federally qualified health center site
IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER — Imperial Beach, California
About IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER
IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Imperial Beach, San Diego County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2006; it reports 60 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in San Diego County.
IMPERIAL BEACH COMMUNITY CLINIC runs 3 other listed locations.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER under the health center payment system, and the sliding fee scale can lower the cost of the visit for those who qualify; the drug is billed to Part D by a pharmacy.
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 051948 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1790718351.
Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.
- Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
- Which Medicare plans do you take?
- What documents precede a prior authorization?
Insurance and Medicare at IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER
IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
California expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 6,933,303 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
California Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-434-0222; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER is required to provide or arrange, directly or by referral:
Weight management and diabetes care sit inside primary care, where a GLP-1 conversation would start.
- Primary care for all ages
- Behavioral health and substance use care
- Preventive dental care
- Laboratory and diagnostic services
Getting there and what to expect
IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER is at 949 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA, 91932-1503, San Diego County.
Imperial Beach measures 6,586 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 60 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at ibclinic.org.
Call 619-429-3733 x560 before travelling.
- Medicare card and any Part D card
- Photo ID
- Current medications and doses
- Recent labs or prescriber notes
- Income and household size, for the fee scale
Other options near IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER
The nearest IMPERIAL BEACH COMMUNITY CLINIC site is Imperial Beach Mobile Clinic #1 in Imperial Beach, at the same registered coordinates.
IBCC Admin Site 2015 in San Diego is the next one out, 1.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is South Bay Behavioral Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
San Diego County carries 285 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial Beach Mobile Clinic #1 | Same network · Imperial Beach | <0.1 mi |
| IBCC Admin Site 2015 | Same network · San Diego | 1.7 mi |
| Nestor Community Heath Center | Same network · San Diego | 1.8 mi |
| South Bay Behavioral Health Center | Community Care Access · Imperial Beach | 0.1 mi |
| South Bay Family Counseling Center | Community Care Access · Imperial Beach | 0.1 mi |
| San Ysidro Health Southwest High School | Community Care Access · San Diego | 2 mi |
| San Ysidro Health Sports Medicine | Community Care Access · Chula Vista | 2.7 mi |
| San Ysidro Health Palomar High School | Community Care Access · Chula Vista | 2.7 mi |
| Health Information Management Services | Community Care Access · Chula Vista | 2.8 mi |
| San Ysidro Health South Bay Latino Research Center | Community Care Access · Chula Vista | 2.8 mi |
| San Ysidro Health CASA | Community Care Access · San Diego | 2.9 mi |
| San Ysidro Health Otay | Community Care Access · Chula Vista | 3 mi |
| San Ysidro Adult Day Healthcare Center | Community Care Access · San Diego | 3.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER
Does IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 051948 for IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 619-429-3733 x560 to confirm.
What kind of site is IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA records IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2006. IMPERIAL BEACH COMMUNITY CLINIC operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA reports 60 operating hours a week at IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 619-429-3733 x560 for open days.
Where is IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER?
IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER is at 949 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA, 91932-1503, San Diego County. The area measures 6,586 people per square mile. San Diego County holds 285 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 619-429-3733 x560 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other IMPERIAL BEACH COMMUNITY CLINIC locations near IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest IMPERIAL BEACH COMMUNITY CLINIC sites to IMPERIAL BEACH HEALTH CENTER and their distances. Sites sharing an operator typically share intake and billing arrangements, so a record started at one can often be pulled up at another.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in California?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. California Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) reads California formularies free at 1-800-434-0222.